What originated in the late 1300s as a small, moated Gothic castle was transformed over the centuries by the Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty to become the largest city palace in Germany. From 1508 to ...
Just up the mountain about a one-hour drive from Munich is the lovely medieval hamlet of Garmish-Partenkirchen. Although that seems like a long name for us Americans, it’s actually quite fun to say.
Over five hundred years ago, the small French village of Savigny was rocked by a horrific tragedy. Unaware of the coming danger, a five-year-old boy happily played alone in the street. But then, out ...
Built on a rock ledge over the Pöllat Gorge on the site of two smaller castles, the medieval-style Neuschwanstein ... and just a two-hour train ride south of Munich. Even if you’re not ...
When did Maria Theresa come to power? Ascending the Habsburg throne in 1740, at 23 years old, Maria Theresa assumed rule at a perilous moment for her empire. The state’s coffers were empty and its ...
History will be made when the final of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League – the most prestigious club competition in world football – takes place at the Munich Football Arena. The highlight of ...